Worthington Funeral Home

Worthington Funeral Home The federal-style house is of post-and- beam construction, and is notable for the fanlight over the entryway. The house was purchased and renovated by O.D.

The historic building we know as the Worthington Funeral Home was originally constructed in 1835 and was occupied by the Hinmann family and its descendants for nearly a century. Legend has it that Abraham Lincoln stopped to visit with the children of the family as he walked from the home of his friend William Ray to the old courthouse on the square. Several windowpanes are the originals, as indica

ted by their greenish tint and irregularities in the surface of the glass. Arnold in 1935, then in 1937 Luther Gordon purchased the building for the use of a funeral home. Ed and Mary Ann Worthington established their funeral home in 1949. It was located in their residence at 505 North Liberty Street. There were five funeral homes in Rushville at that time. After Luther Gordon's death, Ed Worthington assisted Mrs. Gordon in keeping her business going until he purchased it in 1953. For over fifty years the Worthington Funeral Home has operated under this roof. Jim and Bill Worthington became the owners in 1989, and have made many improvements for added comfort and accessibility while maintaining the historical integrity of the structure. The additions made over the years echo the style of the original building and at the same time provides ample space for visitations and funeral services. Our goal today is the same as it has been over the last half-century-to serve you with caring, professional service in a comfortable home-like atmosphere

Regina Kathleen Ehrhardt, 87, of Rushville, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Beardstown Health & Rehab Center,...
06/03/2026

Regina Kathleen Ehrhardt, 87, of Rushville, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Beardstown Health & Rehab Center, in Beardstown, IL. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Rushville, IL on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Marc Nkulu in charge. Interment will follow in Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Worthington Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Rose Altar & Rosary, Regina Ehrhardt Scholarship or Mobile Meals Program.

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Janet A Moore, 68 of Rushville, IL passed away May 30th, 2026, at Mason District Hospital in Havana, IL. Cremation has b...
06/02/2026

Janet A Moore, 68 of Rushville, IL passed away May 30th, 2026, at Mason District Hospital in Havana, IL. Cremation has been accorded. Graveside services will be held at Rushville City Cemetery Saturday, June 13th at 11:00 a.m. with pastor Dan Wise officiating. Celebration of life to follow at the Schuyler County Fair Grounds by the Food Pavilion. Memorials may be given to the Schuyler Co Humane Society and Mason District Hospital.

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Bradley D. Utter, 44 of Chicago, IL, passed away April 29, 2026, at his home. Cremation has been accorded. Private famil...
05/02/2026

Bradley D. Utter, 44 of Chicago, IL, passed away April 29, 2026, at his home. Cremation has been accorded. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be given to the Rushville First United Methodist Church or Schuyler County Humane Society.
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Philena Mae McCombs, 94 of Rushville, Il passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at her residence. Services will be held ...
05/02/2026

Philena Mae McCombs, 94 of Rushville, Il passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at her residence. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Worthington Funeral Home with Mr. Kenneth Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Schuyler County Humane Society.
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F. Eugene (Gene) Strode, age 88, passed away April 20, 2026 at the Strode’s family farm outside of Rushville, IL. In hon...
04/23/2026

F. Eugene (Gene) Strode, age 88, passed away April 20, 2026 at the Strode’s family farm outside of Rushville, IL. In honor of Gene’s life, the Strode family is grateful for your prayers; any other recognition may be made to the CMH Foundation (Culbertson Memorial Hospital) or Schuyler County Humane Society in Rushville, Ill. A celebration of life to honor Gene will be held at the Beardstown Elks Club on Saturday, May 9, 2-4pm. The family invites friends and community to join for an informal open house with snacks and toasts to celebrate Gene’s exceptional life.

Gene was born in Springfield, IL, the son of the late Floyd and Charlotte Strode. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Young and Donna Kay Strode, and daughter, Stacy Strode. He was the beloved husband of Sue Carol of Frederick, Ill.; adored father of the late....

Joyce Reed, 84 of Rushville, IL passed away April 1, 2026 at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Cremation ...
04/03/2026

Joyce Reed, 84 of Rushville, IL passed away April 1, 2026 at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Cremation has been accorded. Memorials may be given to the National Audubon Society or Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.

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Jeanette Schisler, 98 of Rushville, IL passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent...
04/03/2026

Jeanette Schisler, 98 of Rushville, IL passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Worthington Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at the Christian Neck Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be given to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or American Cancer Society.

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Charles Shelts Charles Shelts 91, of Rushville, IL passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Rushville Nursing and Reh...
03/24/2026

Charles Shelts Charles Shelts 91, of Rushville, IL passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Worthington Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Marzolf officiating. Interment will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Rushville First Christian Church Disciples of Christ or the Rushville Lions Club.

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Shirley Ann Thrash 88 of Rushville passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be Friday, Ma...
03/17/2026

Shirley Ann Thrash 88 of Rushville passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00am at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Stacy Tomich officiating. Interment will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 am until time of service. Memorials are suggested to St. Judes or the 1st United Methodist Church of Rushville, IL.

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Amy E. Patterson-DeBold, 55 of Rushville, Il passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield...
03/16/2026

Amy E. Patterson-DeBold, 55 of Rushville, Il passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded with no services scheduled at this time. Worthington Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Schuyler County Humane Society.

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